Carl Schurz Park
Park, Playground, and Dog Park
Yorkville, New York
"Beautiful East River Park with a fantastic promenade."(14 Tips)
"sure to stop by the park on wednesdays for a tour of Gracie mansion"(10 Tips)"Beautiful promenade; a hidden treasure of the Upper East Side."(5 Tips)
"Beautiful walk ways, views and plenty of places to lounge or picnic."(20 Tips)
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MikaApril 15, 2018A lovely neighborhood park on the eastern edge of Yorktown in the UES. There are two dog parks and benches all along the water with great views. Very calming especially in the evenings.
AnneSeptember 5, 2014A fantastic hidden gem on the UES. I never really ventured into the park until last weekend. Cute spots to sit, convenient dog parks, and Gracie mansion is in this park, too!...all along the east rivr
A hidden gem on the Upper East Side. Perfect for running, catching the sunrise, walking your dog, or just as an escape from the hustle of the rest of the city. Especially beautiful in the spring!
DOGS. Great dog parks (one for big and one for little). Right on the water and houses Gracie Mansion. Beautiful landscaping. Great place for a run.- This park is an UES gem. Beautiful walk ways, views and plenty of places to lounge or picnic. Also the home of Gracie Mansion. Bring your dog! Excellent dog parks for both large and small pups.
Lovely spot to walk, run, sit, lay down. Anything! The park is a nice oasis in the city with lots of nooks, flowers, grass, and waterfront promenade.
Marivic GFebruary 17, 2015Stumbled upon this gem whilst doing #DontWalkBY with my amazing team on V-day. Great dog run and running path if you're in the UES. Great view of the East River even on a snowy day.
CompassApril 18, 2014Carl Schurz Park is a perfect place to relax for those who look for grassy areas outside of Central Park. A small field is perfect for sunbathicng or reading and a dog park lets pets run around.- Christophe JammetAugust 5, 2012One of the best swimming pools in the city. Also, they have an excellent Vinyasa Yoga class at 1130 on Sundays
The Corcoran GroupJanuary 6, 2012One of the best green spaces in NYC – home to Gracie Mansion, two dog runs, a lovely promenade and lots of space to lounge or exercise.
Jenny LiuSeptember 14, 2012Sunbathe or sit in the shade under a tree in the less visible areas hidden behind the stair case at the entrance at 86th St. The area to the north of the staircase is great too.
Brett FrommeAugust 23, 2015Nice park with great views of the East River. Has a dog playground that is very popular with all the UES dog owners and their best friends.
A little slice of heaven. Year round. Love to grab a book and Mr B to head for a walk and some relaxation by the water ...
Quiet little oasis. Plenty of benches. Just avoid dog park, playground if you want peaceful visit
Great View on the East River. Perfect for picnicking with friends or romantic dinner on the grass.
Gorgeous in the fall! Good for sun bathing in the spring and summer...hotter than you'd think for a park next to the water.
Getting away from the hustle of the city isn't going to Central Park but to a more secluded one like Carl Schurz. East River breeze, rewarding views, basketball courts, space for running it's all here
Will HarahanJuly 15, 2020A great little park adjacent to the East River famously used as a location in the film 25th Hour.
Momentous PromotionsAugust 23, 2015Beautiful place and views! Great place to have lunch or just get out of the city, while your still in it.
Kat HannaOctober 6, 2010Sit on one of the benches by the East River, toward the top of the park behind Gracie Mansion, and you'll get a cool breeze, a great view and a bit of serenity of soaking up the water vibe!- The dog parks are wonderful. Nice view of water and the lighthouse. Great place for running.
- David MilbergJuly 13, 2016Walk or sit by the river around sunset. It's stunning and you can get a sense of all the islands.
Monica CullenJuly 23, 2015Plenty of Shade and sun, come here to get away from Central Park and watch the boats go by.- Monica CullenApril 20, 2015A nice alternative to Central Park; enjoy the breeze during a hot summer day on the lawn or a bench.
Beautiful spot to read while watching the sunset in the summer time.
Michael WilliamsSeptember 10, 2015I take my dog to the dog run here every day and it's the highlight of both of our days
Nitzan BMarch 24, 2016Such a cute park! Love to have a nice place on the water when you don't wanna go to Central Park.
Excellent place for running. Can get busy on beautiful days. Watch out for poop at the dog park.
Great for a walk along the east river with multiple dog parks and close to Gracie Mansion.
Uwvie ObodoSeptember 24, 2015Great Park in nice neighborhood with view of water what more can you ask
Immi GagaJune 14, 2011Nice park with a view of the city. On the left is the Triboro Bridge and on the right is the Queensboro Bridge. Good spot for romantic dates.
Stribling & AssociatesFebruary 15, 2012Created in the 1970s, the Carl Schurz Park Conservancy is the oldest community-based volunteer park association in the city of New York. Don’t miss the Gracie Square Art Show!
Popular performance space for Seven Day Shakespeare. Check out their production of Two Gentlemen of Verona Sunday, June 23rd at 6 pm. FREE SHOW!
Kathleen CreelAugust 18, 2018My Jack Russel loves both the dog parks. He always makes friends large and small as well as humans.
Emily RyanAugust 22, 2011A wonderful park on the East River. Home of the Gracie Mansion. GREAT dark parks and a boardwalk along the river.- Jeremy WilcoxAugust 7, 2014Beautiful East River Park with a fantastic promenade. And it's the Mayor's backyard!
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsOctober 1, 2013Savvy visitors will stick around to explore the park’s 15 acres, which encompasses a variety of features Read more
About 3 miles to walk or run next to the east river. Beautiful view of Roosevelt island and two bridges. Come and enjoy the view!!
The place is empty on rainy days. If it's not a torrential downpour, it can be quite lovely in the summer when it rains.
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